Basic knowledge of mobile devices, including definition, classification and common-use of mobile devices such as mobile phones,(PDAs),
Basic knowledge of wireless technologies, including definition, classification and common-use of wireless technologies such as Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Global Positioning System (GPS)
Mobile technologies refer to a combination of hardware, operating systems, networking and software including content, learning platforms, and applications. Mobile technology devices range from basic mobile phones to tablet PCs, and include PDAs, MP3 players, memory sticks, e-readers, and smartphones
The core characteristic of mobile learning are: ØUbiquitous/Spontaneous: Mobile learning is more spontaneous than other learning types. It is this spontaneity that is probably the most defining characteristic of mobile learning. Mobile learning is context aware, meaning that students can learn everywhere.
ØPortable size of mobile tools: Mobile learning tools are small and portable. Students can use it everywhere during their learning activities.
ØBlended: Teachers can use this approach with blended learning. Students can use mobile tools for homework, projects or etc. in the education. Blended learning, which combines classroom instruction with m-learning, can maximize the benefits of both face-to-face and online methods.
ØPrivate: M-learning is private. It means that only one learner at a time usually has access to the mobile tool and that when students want to access information connects and downloads independently from other learners.
ØInteractive: M-learning environments which utilizes the latest technologies to bring an interactive learning environment into learning and teaching activities. Students are not passive, the functions of mobile tools and environments allow varying levels of interactivity.
ØCollaborative: Mobile technologies are support communication between students and teachers. So mobile technologies may use for collaborative learning activities in the education.
ØInstant information: Using a mobile tool is all about immediacy, the need is for quick answers to specific questions
ØInformal and lifelong – activities that support learning outside a dedicated learning environment and formal curriculum MOBILE DEVICES
What is wireless technology? Wireless technology is the process of sending information through invisible waves in the air. Information such as data, voice, and video are carried through the radio frequency of the electromagnetic spectrum
Module 1 - Content
What is mobiletechnology?
Mobile technologies refer to a combination of hardware, operating systems, networking and software including content, learning platforms, and applications. Mobile technology devices range from basic mobile phones to tablet PCs, and include PDAs, MP3 players, memory sticks, e-readers, and smartphonesThe core characteristic of mobile learning are:
Ø Ubiquitous/Spontaneous: Mobile learning is more spontaneous than other learning types. It is this spontaneity that is probably the most defining characteristic of mobile learning. Mobile learning is context aware, meaning that students can learn everywhere.
Ø Portable size of mobile tools: Mobile learning tools are small and portable. Students can use it everywhere during their learning activities.
Ø Blended: Teachers can use this approach with blended learning. Students can use mobile tools for homework, projects or etc. in the education. Blended learning, which combines classroom instruction with m-learning, can maximize the benefits of both face-to-face and online methods.
Ø Private: M-learning is private. It means that only one learner at a time usually has access to the mobile tool and that when students want to access information connects and downloads independently from other learners.
Ø Interactive: M-learning environments which utilizes the latest technologies to bring an interactive learning environment into learning and teaching activities. Students are not passive, the functions of mobile tools and environments allow varying levels of interactivity.
Ø Collaborative: Mobile technologies are support communication between students and teachers. So mobile technologies may use for collaborative learning activities in the education.
Ø Instant information: Using a mobile tool is all about immediacy, the need is for quick answers to specific questions
Ø Informal and lifelong – activities that support learning outside a dedicated learning environment and formal curriculum
MOBILE DEVICES
What is wireless technology?
Wireless technology is the process of sending information through invisible waves in the air. Information such as data, voice, and video are carried through the radio frequency of the electromagnetic spectrum
Three types of wireless technology
Wi – Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared